Show Notes Episode ..
Dr Bill and our guest presenter, Kathy L. Friedman, Licensed Dispensing Optician, Educator and Low Vision Failitator, highlight vision development among children as well as explaining how magnification and assistive technology can be helpful for people with low vision. This episode includes top assistive technology tips and sought-after low vision devices.
Guest contact information:
Kathy (Katie) L. Friedman, L.D.O., F.N.A.O.
[email protected]
Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/katie.friedman.10048
Linked In:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/katie-friedman-ldo-fnao-060616a7/
Facebook Page:
https://www.facebook.com/patientsperspective
Assistive Technology Resource Center by state:
If you have an assistive technology resource center in your state. Check out the different devices that are offered there to try them out.
https://store.humanware.com/hus/magnifiers
Eschenbach handheld Magnifiers:
https://www.eschenbach.com/products/hand-held-magnifiers.asp
Eschenbach Stand Magnifiers:
https://www.eschenbach.com/products/stand-magnifiers.asp
Eschenbach Spectacle Magnifiers:
https://www.eschenbach.com/products/spectacle-magnifiers.asp
Zoom Max Portable Magnifiers:
https://www.zoomax.com/low-vision-products/12-inch-portable-video-magnifier-snow-12.html
Zoom Max HandHeld Magnifiers:
https://www.zoomax.com/low-vision-products.html#Handheld
Zoom Max Desktop Electronic Video Magnifiers:
https://www.zoomax.com/low-vision-products.html#Desktop
Freedom Scientific Low Vision Devices and Software
https://www.freedomscientific.com/products/lowvision/
Freedom Scientific Blindness Software and more Devices
https://www.freedomscientific.com/products/blindness/
HIMS, Inc.
https://hims-inc.com/low-vision/
This podcast is a monthly series, recorded on Zoom and distributed in many formats. It is a vibrant discussion featuring Dr. Bill Takeshita as the host and Jessie Wolinsky as co-host. The shows include guest speakers, resources and special topics related to adjusting to low vision.
Website - https://cclvi.info/events/ltlv/
General inquiries -
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